From Planning to Performance: AI for Assessment and Student Engagement Session Description: From Planning to Performance is designed to help educators use AI to enhance assessment practices and increase meaningful student engagement. This session focuses on how AI can streamline the creation of formative and summative assessments, develop clear and aligned rubrics, and provide timely, actionable feedback that still feels personal and human. Participants will also explore student-facing AI activities that promote critical thinking, participation, and ownership of learning. In addition, this session addresses how to establish clear classroom expectations and guardrails for responsible AI use. Educators will leave with practical tools and strategies to improve both instructional effectiveness and student outcomes. Outcomes – What You Will Gain: Participants will: Create formative and summative assessments using AI Develop standards-aligned rubrics and feedback to support student growth Provide efficient, high-quality feedback while maintaining a human touch Increase student engagement through AI-supported instructional activities Design student-facing tasks that promote participation and critical thinking Establish clear classroom norms and guardrails for responsible AI use AI Tools You Will Explore: ChatGPT – Create rubrics, feedback, and exit tickets Google Forms + AI suggestions – Build quick, data-driven assessments Canva – Design interactive and engaging student materials Curipod – Increase engagement with real-time checks and interactive lessons And more high-impact tools for immediate classroom use